'I Am Solo' Star Youngja Flirts With Youngsik

On SBS Plus and ENA's 'I Am Solo, Love Continues,' the second date selection took place. The date selection was a simultaneous choice format, with the female contestants choosing first, followed by the male contestants. Among the male contestants, Yeongja from Season 25 uniquely chose Yeongsik from Season 20, who had not expressed interest in her. Yeongja explained in an interview, "I was considering three people: Yeongho, Yeongcheol, and Yeongsik. I felt I had talked enough with Yeongho and Yeongcheol, so I wanted to go on a date with Yeongsik. I thought that would help me figure out my feelings." Yeongsik from Season 20 expressed his disappointment at not being chosen by Sunja, saying, "It felt a bit strange because there was someone right next to me who was close to me, and then someone I had never chosen was beside me."

Later, in the car on their way, Yeongsik naturally brushed dust off Yeongja's face, creating a flutter of excitement. When Yeongja appeared flustered, the MCs exclaimed in surprise, "She's experiencing the flirting she usually does, but in reverse!" The two grew closer with natural physical contact during their drinks, and the MCs reacted enthusiastically, calling it a "Dopamine TOP1 scene."

During the broadcast of 'Nason Salgye,' Yeongja from Season 25 said to Yeongsik from Season 20, "Oppa, why do you have so much hair? Pretty people have a lot of hair. You look like a baby, but you have a lot of hair," while holding Yeongsik's wrist. In an interview, Yeongsik confessed, "I broke down, thinking, 'What should I do?' Inside, I was thinking, 'What is this person doing?' But it wasn't entirely unpleasant. The way she did it so smoothly made it awkward to say no, and I was flustered because I don't know how to react to someone touching me." When Yeongja heard about the physical contact during the date in her interview, she exclaimed in surprise, "That's a lie!" and added, "I felt like we confirmed our feelings for each other. At the time, it felt like we were in the early stages of dating. I don't know if it was the alcohol or if we both felt that way, but I want to talk more with Yeongsik."

Yeongsik from Season 20 felt jealous and paid attention to Sunja from Season 17 while she was washing dishes with Yeongcheol from Season 27. Yeongsik found Sunja and gave her a hand warmer to express his feelings. Sunja explained, "I brought it again because I thought you'd be asleep after your interview." Yeongsik handed her another hand warmer and said, "Make sure to give it to me 10 minutes before you go to sleep today," hinting at a future meeting. In his interview, he stated, "I said I had about 70% interest the day before, but after our one-on-one conversation, my feelings seem to be growing." Sunja from Season 17 also commented on Yeongsik from Season 20, saying, "He looks young, but his eyes are like an older brother's. We're only three years apart, but there's something conveyed through his gaze." However, Sunja also had a subtle chemistry with Yeongcheol from Season 27 during their conversation. Yeongcheol requested to speak with Sunja, expressing his interest by saying, "I found you attractive while talking. I liked that Sunja seemed proactive."

The production team announced the 'Simultaneous Choice Date,' where solo women choose during the day and solo men choose at night. Yeongja from Season 25 chose Yeongsik from Season 20, leading to a one-on-one date. Watching this, Sunja from Season 17, despite choosing Yeongcheol from Season 27, began to feel conscious of Yeongsik from Season 20. As the date began, Yeongja from Season 25 and Yeongsik from Season 20 continued their precarious 'skinship flirting,' starting from the car by brushing dust off each other, captivating the MCs. Defconn marveled, "It's Yeongja's flirting skill, but Yeongsik made the first move," and Yoon Bomi also excitedly commented, "She tried to attack but got attacked." The two displayed perfect chemistry with role-playing at a barbecue restaurant. Yeongsik showed his interest in Yeongja's aegyo, saying, "Her pure and quirky side is cute." Notably, when Yeongja, slightly tipsy, complimented Yeongsik's nose and then said, "Why do you have so much hair?" and grabbed his wrist, Yeongsik, though surprised by the sudden touch, responded proactively by rolling up his sleeve to show his arm. Yeongsik confessed, "I felt like I broke for a moment, but it wasn't entirely unpleasant." After the date, Yeongja confessed, "I really felt like we were in the early stages of dating," while Yeongsik honestly told Sunja, "I'm wavering right now," raising curiosity about the future love lines.